The third annual Butler County 4-H benefit auction will be held Saturday at the Butler Farm Show Grounds, Route 68 west of Butler.

Doors open for item viewing at 4:30 p.m. and the auction begins at 6 p.m. featuring auctioneer C. Sherman Allen.

Refreshments and homemade baked goods will also be available. Proceeds benefit the Butler County 4-H Program and 4-H Development Scholarship Fund.

For information, call 724-287-4761.

PROSPECT — Vendors are being sought for the annual fall and winter craft and gift show to be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Prospect Fire Hall, 373 Main St.The event is hosted by the Prospect Volunteer Fire Department. For information, call 724-865-2002.

SAXONBURG — Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Main St., will host its annual fall festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 16.The event includes crafts, baked goods, barbecue chicken, apple butter, a Chinese auction, trash-and-treasure sale and a snack bar.Tickets on sale for annual tastingTickets are available for the 17th annual Chef Tasting Party and Auction from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 24 to benefit Community Care Connections.Those who attend will be treated to appetizers, entrees, desserts and more prepared by chefs from some of the area's finest caterers and restaurants.Also available will be local wines, gourmet coffees and teas, and a sampling of beers.The event also includes a silent auction.For information, call 724-283-3198 or visit www.cheftasting.net.

LYNDORA — Donations are needed for a book sale at the Tanglewood Center, 10 Austin Ave., planned for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 4 and 5 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 6. No magazines or encyclopedias can be accepted.Drop off books from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays or call 724-287-0021 for pickup.

LYNDORA — The Butler High School Class of 1985 will hold a reunion Nov. 27 at Coleman Hall at the Tanglewood Center, 10 Austin Ave.The 1980s cover band Velveeta will perform at 8:30 p.m.For information, call Carrie Catalano at 724-940-9449.Notices of local upcoming news should be received by the Focus Department one week in advance of the event.Entries should include the name and phone number of the person providing the information and be sent to: P.O. Box 271, Butler, PA 16003, or focus@butlereagle.com.